Doctor insights on:
Nutritional Supplement

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None:
There is no scientific evidence to demonstrate any food/supplements can improve the health of discs, and I assume you are referring to vertebral discs. Assuming you are in generally good health, at the age of 28 you should have good discs at baseline. Anecdotally, you can do stretching exercises to relieve the pressure on them and your surrounding muscles regularly.
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A dietary supplement, also known as food supplement or nutritional supplement, is a preparation intended to supplement the diet and provide nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals, fiber, fatty acids, or amino acids, that may be missing or may not be consumed in sufficient quantities in a person's diet. Some countries define dietary supplements as foods, while in others as drugs.
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Baby food in adults:
The amount of nutrients in baby food is suited for infants, and although not harmful, would not be the best choice for supplementing an adult diet. Multivitamins made from whole food, available at health food stores, would be more appropriate.
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None:
Physicians use medications that have demonstrated efficacy in double blind placebo controlled studies. There are no nutritional supplements that have shown efficacy in such studies. However, patients with add tend to do better if there is sufficient protein in the diet, especially at breakfast. You can also go to www.Amenclinics.Com for a list of "helpful" supplements.
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Restricted diet:
A diet of supplements alone would be insufficient to support all body systems. Over time, this would be dangerous. Choose a high quality, minimally processed, balanced diet instead.
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Balanced diet:
If the child is consuming a well balanced diet, no supplements are needed in an otherwise normal child. If the child has any health issues that may require supplements, that should be discussed with her/his doctor.
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8

Better than what?:
Whole food trumps supplements virtually every time. Don't buy into the hoax that vegetables, fruits, nuts, beans, seeds, whole grains, and wild fish like salmon isn't superior in almost every situation to taking a supplement. Food is the best.
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Common question:
The best way to assure a kid reaches their tallest height includes proper nutrition (balanced diet), proper rest, exercise and good health.There is no supplement, stretches,exercises, etc. that makes you taller than your genes let you grow. The expected final height is the average of her parents less 2.5 inches. (+/-)Once girls hit 16-17 their growth centers close & linear growth ends.
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